The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that every program evaluated in 2025 by The Joint Commission received full accreditation, marking a nationwide endorsement of the agency’s health care services.
The Joint Commission conducted reviews of VA hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home care programs and ambulatory care sites throughout the year. All 176 programs assessed met accreditation standards, with fewer requests for improvement than the national average, according to VA officials.
The accrediting body also noted improvements from the previous year, highlighting advancements in both quality of care and operational performance.
Among the programs recognized were an advanced virtual reality treatment system designed to assist veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as research initiatives focused on improving medical center operations for veterans, families and caregivers.
VA Secretary Doug Collins said the results reflect the department’s continued focus on improving care and access for veterans.
“These results are yet another example of how VA is improving for Veterans,” Collins said. “VA is putting Veterans first, and that means improved access to care and benefits for every Veteran, family member, caregiver and survivor.”
Jonathan B. Perlin, president and CEO of The Joint Commission, said the VA system continues to demonstrate strong performance in patient safety and health care quality.
“We recognize and applaud VA employees’ ongoing dedication and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare for our nation’s veteran community,” Perlin said.
VA officials also pointed to several systemwide developments over the past year, including the opening of 34 new health care facilities nationwide and an increase in patient access. More than 82 million direct care appointments were completed in fiscal year 2025, up more than 4% from the previous year.
The department has also expanded flexible scheduling, offering more than 2.3 million appointments outside traditional hours, and reported a significant reduction in its benefits backlog.
Looking ahead, the VA plans to invest nearly $5 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize and improve health care facilities, marking the largest non-recurring maintenance investment in the agency’s history.
